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New lessons about old wars: keeping the complex Anzac Day story relevant

April 25, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Katie Pickles, University of Canterbury What happened on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey 108 years ago has shocked and shaped Aotearoa New Zealand ever since. The challenge in the 21st century, then, is how best to give contemporary relevance to such an epochal event. The essence of the Anzac story is well known. ... <a title="New lessons about old wars: keeping the complex Anzac Day story relevant" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/25/new-lessons-about-old-wars-keeping-the-complex-anzac-day-story-relevant/" aria-label="Read more about New lessons about old wars: keeping the complex Anzac Day story relevant">Read more</a>

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Papua New Guinea: ‘My education journey from Jiwaka to UPNG’

April 19, 2023

By Robert Mek I was born in Gulka (Kimil), one of the remotest villages in Papua New Guinea’s Jiwaka province. Gulka is situated between Jiwaka and Western Highlands province, so as I grew up I learned the cultures and lifestyles of both provinces. I was the third-born child of Simon and Polti Mek and I ... <a title="Papua New Guinea: ‘My education journey from Jiwaka to UPNG’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/19/papua-new-guinea-my-education-journey-from-jiwaka-to-upng/" aria-label="Read more about Papua New Guinea: ‘My education journey from Jiwaka to UPNG’">Read more</a>

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John Minto: Israeli attacks on Al Aqsa mosque – and the failings of media

April 12, 2023

COMMENTARY: By John Minto The last fortnight has seen a series of brutal, deliberately provocative Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Needless to say, Israel had no business interfering in Muslim worship at Al Aqsa, the third holiest shrine for Muslims ... <a title="John Minto: Israeli attacks on Al Aqsa mosque – and the failings of media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/12/john-minto-israeli-attacks-on-al-aqsa-mosque-and-the-failings-of-media/" aria-label="Read more about John Minto: Israeli attacks on Al Aqsa mosque – and the failings of media">Read more</a>

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Al-Aqsa raid: How BBC coverage is enabling Israeli violence

April 8, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook The late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel laureate and tireless campaigner against South African apartheid, once observed: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” For decades, the BBC’s editorial policy in reporting on Israel and Palestine has consistently chosen the side of the oppressor — and ... <a title="Al-Aqsa raid: How BBC coverage is enabling Israeli violence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/08/al-aqsa-raid-how-bbc-coverage-is-enabling-israeli-violence/" aria-label="Read more about Al-Aqsa raid: How BBC coverage is enabling Israeli violence">Read more</a>

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Rob Campbell: Are diversity policies backfiring in business – or am I just being a grumpy old man?

April 6, 2023

Corporate diversity and inclusion have become more about profits than about recognising the rights of women and minorities, argues ousted Te Whatu Ora chair Rob Campbell. COMMENTARY: By Rob Campbell Just as we are making some progress on diversity and inclusion policies in business governance and management my perverse mind is starting to have doubts. ... <a title="Rob Campbell: Are diversity policies backfiring in business – or am I just being a grumpy old man?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/rob-campbell-are-diversity-policies-backfiring-in-business-or-am-i-just-being-a-grumpy-old-man/" aria-label="Read more about Rob Campbell: Are diversity policies backfiring in business – or am I just being a grumpy old man?">Read more</a>

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NZ universities are not normal Crown institutions – they shouldn’t be ‘Tiriti-led’

April 4, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Dominic O’Sullivan, Charles Sturt University As part of its aspiration to be “Tiriti-led”, the University of Otago has embarked on a consultation process to re-brand. The proposed change involves a new logo and a new, deeply symbolic Māori name: Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka. Universities occasionally change logos, names and marketing strategies. All New Zealand ... <a title="NZ universities are not normal Crown institutions – they shouldn’t be ‘Tiriti-led’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/04/nz-universities-are-not-normal-crown-institutions-they-shouldnt-be-tiriti-led/" aria-label="Read more about NZ universities are not normal Crown institutions – they shouldn’t be ‘Tiriti-led’">Read more</a>

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As Pacific islanders, we bear the brunt of the climate crisis. The time to end fossil fuel dependence is now

March 23, 2023

Monday’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has given a “final warning” to avert global catastrophe. Pacific cabinet ministers call on all world leaders to urgently transition to renewables. COMMENT: By Ralph Regenvanu and Seve Paeniu The cycle is repeating itself. A tropical cyclone of frightening strength strikes a Pacific island nation, and leaves ... <a title="As Pacific islanders, we bear the brunt of the climate crisis. The time to end fossil fuel dependence is now" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/23/as-pacific-islanders-we-bear-the-brunt-of-the-climate-crisis-the-time-to-end-fossil-fuel-dependence-is-now/" aria-label="Read more about As Pacific islanders, we bear the brunt of the climate crisis. The time to end fossil fuel dependence is now">Read more</a>

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IPCC report: world must cut emissions and urgently adapt to climate realities

March 21, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Bronwyn Hayward, University of Canterbury This decade is the critical moment for making deep, rapid cuts to emissions, and acting to protect people from dangerous climate impacts we can no longer avoid, according to the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The synthesis report is the culmination of seven ... <a title="IPCC report: world must cut emissions and urgently adapt to climate realities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/21/ipcc-report-world-must-cut-emissions-and-urgently-adapt-to-climate-realities/" aria-label="Read more about IPCC report: world must cut emissions and urgently adapt to climate realities">Read more</a>

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Sea of Western flags in Oceania? It’s really about a continuing hegemony

March 12, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Greg Fry and Terence Wesley-Smith In his recently published article “Sea of many flags”, the head of the ANU National Security College Rory Medcalf makes the case for why Pacific Island states should regard the deep regional involvement of a Western coalition of powers, “quietly” led by Australia, as an effective and attractive ... <a title="Sea of Western flags in Oceania? It’s really about a continuing hegemony" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/12/sea-of-western-flags-in-oceania-its-really-about-a-continuing-hegemony/" aria-label="Read more about Sea of Western flags in Oceania? It’s really about a continuing hegemony">Read more</a>

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PNG draft media development policy ‘contemptuous’ of public interest

March 12, 2023

Asia Pacific Media Network’s chair Dr Heather Devere, deputy chair Dr David Robie and Pacific Journalism Review editor Dr Philip Cass last month made a submission on Papua New Guinea’s draft national media development policy in response to PNG journalists’ requests for comment. Here is part of their February 19 submission before the stakeholders consultation ... <a title="PNG draft media development policy ‘contemptuous’ of public interest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/12/png-draft-media-development-policy-contemptuous-of-public-interest/" aria-label="Read more about PNG draft media development policy ‘contemptuous’ of public interest">Read more</a>

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NZ has history of prominent public servants who were also outspoken public intellectuals – what’s changed?

March 9, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Grant Duncan, Massey University It has been a difficult time for senior public servants recently — at least it has been for those willing to express their political views publicly. One has been sacked, another offered his resignation, and yet another has been questioned by a parliamentary select committee. In an election year ... <a title="NZ has history of prominent public servants who were also outspoken public intellectuals – what’s changed?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/09/nz-has-history-of-prominent-public-servants-who-were-also-outspoken-public-intellectuals-whats-changed/" aria-label="Read more about NZ has history of prominent public servants who were also outspoken public intellectuals – what’s changed?">Read more</a>

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Days are numbered for iconic Filipino jeepneys – ‘kings of the road’

March 8, 2023

COMMENTARY: By Jhoanna Ballaran in Manila My father has been losing sleep the past weeks over the thought of his jeepneys being forced off the road as the Philippines government implements its controversial “jeepney modernisation” programme. He has been a jeepney operator for the past 32 years, sustaining our family’s needs. We have relied on ... <a title="Days are numbered for iconic Filipino jeepneys – ‘kings of the road’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/08/days-are-numbered-for-iconic-filipino-jeepneys-kings-of-the-road/" aria-label="Read more about Days are numbered for iconic Filipino jeepneys – ‘kings of the road’">Read more</a>